New purchase. Hobart Handler 140

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Super excited about this thing$300 for this with the upgraded gun and a few rolls of flux and regulator.Torchmate 2x2 CNC with Flashcut CNC controlsHypertherm Powermax45 Esab ET220i Razorweld 195 MigRazorweld 200ac/dc TigTormach 770, Tormach xstechRazorweld, Vipercut/Vipermig, SSC Foot Pedal Dealer
Reply:It's a good little welder for 3/16-and-under jobs.Jack OlsenMy garage website
Reply:Nice, I so want one of those!Proud to support Reliable Sheet Metal Works, in Fullerton, CA.Full service sheet metal fabrication serving Orange County since 1926.http://www.reliablesheetmetal.com
Reply:Not bad as long as it's used within it's practical limits. I think you will find the 20 cf cylinder you bought to go with it too small however..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:I had one of these before I upgraded. Unless you are doing some thick materials I think you will be very happy.
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Reply:Great for 1/2" material and building trailers. Just kidding, these are great little machines if use as intended. 3/16 and under as stated above post.Tim Beeker.
Reply:I upgraded to mine from a campbell hausfield flux core only POS and improved my weld skills by a factor of 3 overnight. I then took a mig class and realized I still kind of suck, but at least I can tell good from bad now.  The mig class had miller 251's. Talk about tool lust... but the 140 is fantastic for thin stuff, especially with .023 wire. For giggles I did some 1/4" plate and it is definitely beyond the capacity of the machine with gas. did not try flux core and 1/4".. Also for giggles i tried some pre-heat with my garagee oven and did 1/4" fine.. it is kind of pointless, but was curious if preheat helped like the guy doing aluminum stick welding found. In an emergency, or at someone elses house I could do some 1/4" if their wife would let me use the oven to preheat parts, but at home, use the right tool for the job.Good price btw!miller syncrowave 250hobart handler 140home made 400 amp engine driven in progress...